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27 Av 5786 – August 10, 2026

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The Fire Isn’t Out Yet

by Rabbi Moishe Kievman Chabad Chayil The Jewish people have endured exile, persecution, expulsions, and countless attempts to erase us. Yet we are still here. Jews have built lives in America and throughout the free world, yet we have never stopped turning our hearts toward Israel and its eternal capital, Jerusalem. Not just in the

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Publix Frozen Blueberries Recalled in Florida and Georgia Over E. Coli Contamination

Publix Frozen Blueberries Recalled in Florida and Georgia Over E. Coli Contamination

Miami — Health officials have announced a recall of frozen blueberries sold at Publix supermarkets in Florida and Georgia after testing revealed possible E. coli contamination. The recall affects specific lots of 16‑ounce bags of frozen blueberries distributed under the Publix brand. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that routine sampling detected the

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Dangerous Heat Advisory Issued for South Florida as Sahara Dust Arrives

Dangerous Heat Advisory Issued for South Florida as Sahara Dust Arrives

Miami — The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Miami‑Dade and Broward counties, warning that “feels‑like” temperatures could soar to 106°F–108°F this week. Officials cautioned residents to limit outdoor activity during peak hours and to stay hydrated as the region faces one of the hottest stretches of the summer. Adding to the

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Miami‑Dade Budget Protects Charity Grants; Voters to Decide on Marine Stadium

Miami — Miami‑Dade County’s 2027 budget proposal from Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has drawn attention for preserving charity grants and keeping public transit fares unchanged, despite rising costs across the region. The decision was praised by nonprofit leaders who rely on county funding to sustain community programs. At the same time, residents will face a

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Former Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Andrew Gillum Arrested on Drug Charges in Alabama

Former Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Andrew Gillum Arrested on Drug Charges in Alabama

Daphne, Alabama — Law enforcement confirmed that Andrew Gillum, once considered a rising star in Democratic politics, was taken into custody last Thursday evening by the Daphne Police Department and booked into the Baldwin County Jail. According to police records, Gillum faces charges of: Possession of dangerous drugs Possession of drug paraphernalia Possession of marijuana

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DeSantis Designates CAIR as Terrorist Organization Under New Florida Law

DeSantis Designates CAIR as Terrorist Organization Under New Florida Law

Tallahassee — Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has formally designated the Council on American‑Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a terrorist organization, citing alleged ties to extremist groups and foreign funding networks. The move comes under House Bill 1471, which took effect July 1, 2026, granting the state power to label entities as terrorist organizations without

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Money seized from drug traffickers is now funding lifesaving education across South Florida.

Money seized from drug traffickers is now funding lifesaving education across South Florida. The Jewish Volunteer Ambulance Corps (JVAC EMS) is proud to announce that we have received a grant from a local law enforcement agency funded through criminal asset forfeiture. Think about that for a moment… Money once connected to drug trafficking is now

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